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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 24, 2000 City Park received a handicap accessible swing that was…
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Former asst. Dorr fire chief Bob Neff dies
Former Dorr Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Robert “Bob” Lee Neff, age 77, died Sunday, July 20. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969 during the Vietnam…
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New ordinance helps late payers of city taxes
The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted an ordinance that provides a little relief to residents who are late on paying their taxes. The council voted 6-0 to lower the…
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Memorial service planned for Jessica Powers, 43
Jessica Powers of Martin, daughter, fiancé, mother, stepmother, sister, and friend, died Monday July 21, after a courageous battle with heart failure and complications from multiple surgeries. She was 43.…
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Mix old-fashioned baked beans with sauerkraut
by Kathy Hamman Miller Grandma’s old fashioned baked beans recipe with mixing in sauerkraut and apple sauce makes for a great side dish to go with any pork or ham…
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Funeral will be Monday for Steve Amato, 84
Castrenze “Steve” Amato died Tuesday, July 15, at age 84. He was born Nov. 11, 1940, in Alcamo, Sicily, Italy, to Antonino and Caterina (Manno) Amato. Prior to moving to…
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Rain, rainbow finally grace us with an appearance
The summer of 2025 has been rough for the residents of the Wayland and northwest Allegan County, featuring heat, humidity and a lengthy drought. This evil spell was broken Saturday…
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Service July 26 for James R. Clemons of Martin
James Robert Clemons, 66, of Martin, died Monday, July 14, at home. James, or "Jim" as he was affectionately known, was born on June 9, 1959, in Garfield Heights, Ohio…
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Mass of Christian burial Tuesday for Don Sevigny
Donald A. Sevigny, age 88, died Friday, July 18, at his home in Wayland. Born Sept. 5, 1936, in Detroit, he relocated to Wayland in his youth. Watching him dance…
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Yes, It’s True: I must consider stepping aside
“The old gray mare she ain’t what she used to be, cries when she wants to pee.” It’s long overdue — acknowledging my very real fears about growing old and…